Coral Gables Community Foundation Raises Record Funds at 2025 “Vinos at the Plaza” Wine Auction
CORAL GABLES, FLA. (December 23, 2025) – The Coral Gables Community Foundation successfully hosted its seventh annual “Vinos at the Plaza” Wine Auction on November 20, 2025, raising a record amount of donations. These funds will directly benefit the Foundation’s scholarship and community grant programs, following a historic year in which the Foundation awarded a record $3.25 million in scholarship aid to deserving high school seniors.
The event took place at the 7th Floor Terrace of The Plaza Coral Gables on a beautiful, moonlit night. Guests enjoyed balmy breezes and an incredible view of the “City Beautiful” while participating in a curated wine auction featuring selections from some of South Florida’s most prestigious private collections. Honorary Chairs for the evening were Mayor Vince Lago and his wife, Olga Mari Lago.
During the festivities, Community Foundation Board Chair Michael Walsh announced a special tribute to the evening’s co-chairs. In recognition of their service to the community, the Foundation has established the 2026 Mayor Lago Scholar award. This award honoring Mayor Vince Lago will be presented as part of the Foundation’s 2026 Scholarship Program.
The success of the 2025 Wine Auction was made possible by the generous support of our sponsors:
- Presenting Sponsor: Evensky & Katz / Foldes Wealth Management.
- Sommelier Sponsors: CMA Design Studio; Invenio Wealth Partners.
- Uncorked Sponsors: Celerity Fiber; EIMC; FC&E Build; Kelly Tractor; Morgan Stanley; PAAST; Roger Stoudt & Yosbel Ibarra; Strang Design.
- Tasting Sponsors: Jon & Anne Goldman.
- Corporate Sponsors: Amerant Bank; Arcano; Ashley Cusack Team; Bacardi; Baptist Health; Belmont Village; Ciao Havana; Coral Gables Trust; Don Q; EPGD Business Law; Evensky & Katz / Foldes Wealth Management; Mercedes Benz of Coral Gables; MG Developer; Mosaicist; Ryder; The Plaza Coral Gables; Williamson Cadillac; Zucca.
- Media Partners: Coral Gables Magazine; Miami Herald; Miami’s Community Newspapers.
The Coral Gables Community Foundation invites the community to save the date for next year’s Wine Auction, which will return on Friday, November 13, 2026.
ABOUT THE CORAL GABLES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Established in 1991 by community leaders, the Coral Gables Community Foundation inspires impactful philanthropy through charitable funds and programs using local knowledge, expertise and trusted relationships. The Foundation drives philanthropic solutions to improve the quality of life and promote a thriving, collaborative, and generous community. More at www.GablesFoundation.org.
